health care costs

Want a clue on health care costs in advance? New tools take a crack at it

BY: - January 9, 2023

This article was originally published in Kaiser Health News. Need medical treatment this year and want to nail down your out-of-pocket costs before you walk into the doctor’s office? There’s a new tool for that, at least for insured patients. As of Jan. 1, health insurers and employers that offer health plans must provide online […]

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Four issues voters care about this election season

BY: - November 7, 2022

With elections coming tomorrow, reporters across the state are asking voters what issues matter to them. I saw a recent survey done by 10TV  that caught my eye.  This survey was a quick, small survey that likely had a convenience sample, but it still gives us some perspective on what voters are talking about. Asking […]

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Seniors will save on health care and drug costs under Inflation Reduction Act provisions

BY: - October 5, 2022

Rising costs are weighing on everyone’s minds. This couldn’t be more true for seniors, who often live on fixed incomes and have significant health care needs. Meanwhile, health care costs are skyrocketing and seniors are forced to pay thousands of dollars a year on care — leaving less room for rent, groceries, and other basic […]